Each state has its own laws governing name change of minor children. It is doubtful that it can be done without the knowledge or consent of a biological parent.
if the parents disagree over the last name, you can be ordered to hyphenate that last name (in alphabetical order). or you could voluntarily decide to hyphenate it. if you were never married, a hyphenated name is likely to be granted to you. also the hospital in PA where my son was born stated to me that i legally could put in for a name change on him one time, since i was undecided at the time of birth. but i don't know what the time frame on that was.
Yes. Anyone can change their name through a legal process under state law. As an example, Prince legally changed his name to a symbol and back again. Changing your name does not change your legal status, or your child's. However, depending on the age of the child, you may need the written approval of the father to make the change legal.
That depends on the state of the fathers rights under law. Usually if he has not signed a full waiver of rights you can not change the name of the child. A judge may be able to override his rights to allow you to do so, but there would need to be a substantial reason. If in doubt check with your local court house, they will get you in contact with child services for your area.
In most jurisdictions the court will require that the father be given notice unless his parental rights have been terminated. You can visit the court and find out the procedure in your jurisdiction.
In most jurisdictions the court will require that the father be given notice unless his parental rights have been terminated. You can visit the court and find out the procedure in your jurisdiction.
In most jurisdictions the court will require that the father be given notice unless his parental rights have been terminated. You can visit the court and find out the procedure in your jurisdiction.
In most jurisdictions the court will require that the father be given notice unless his parental rights have been terminated. You can visit the court and find out the procedure in your jurisdiction.
No. The court will ask for the father's name on the petition so that he can be notified. If the father is paying child support he will be sent notice of the name change petition. Even if the child doesn't have his name he can object to the proposed change of name and the court will consider his objection before it renders a decision.
In most jurisdictions the court will require that the father be given notice unless his parental rights have been terminated. You can visit the court and find out the procedure in your jurisdiction.
At the age of 18, in the state of Washington, my son and later my daughter took their mothers maiden name legally. I guess you just file the paperwork and pay the fee and your good to go.
Yes, if you are not married the right to change the last name belong to the mother.
Changing a name requires a court order even if both parents are in agreement. That is the only thing that the state vital statistics office will accept to change the birth certificate.
Either your last name or Skywalker.
Yes. Why wouldn't you be able to?
Depends on who made the change. If the parents are not married to each other the decision what last name the child will have belongs to the mother and she will not need the consent of the father.
sorry but not with out a court order saying you can with out his permission
No, unless the biological father or the child himself requests it.
Yes, a father can change his child's last name. However, this depends on the custody arrangement, and who has primary custody.
Yes. Why wouldn't you be able to?
You need to have parental consent in any case. If your real father has parental rights, he may choose not to let you, but if he has no parental rights (such as if your step-father has adopted you) then you only need his and your mother's consent.
THE ANWSER NO WAY
Depends on who made the change. If the parents are not married to each other the decision what last name the child will have belongs to the mother and she will not need the consent of the father.
She should visit the local probate and family court to ask about the requirements in her jurisdiction. If the father has established his paternity legally then she must obtain his consent. She will need to answer questions about the child's father when she requests the name change and will need to attest that her answers are true. The court may require that the father be given notice in case he has any objections.
No, that would not be allowed. They would have to wait until they are an adult to do so.
No, not unless the male is the biological father of the minor child and has been granted full and sole custody with the biological mother's parental rights having been permanently terminated by the court.
With the biological father's consent, yes.
You will have to go through the court if you want to change your 3 year old child's last name. This is true even if the father has nothing to do with your son.
Yes you can. The legal guardian decides.
to have her last name changed she needs both of the parents their with their okayeven if she has a restraining against her father?well you'll have to talk to the judge or something like that
You can't legally change your child's name with out her father's consent. The only way around it would be to ask him to sign over his rights, but if he does you may hinder your child's right to collect child support.